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| | November 20 | The Vancouver Premiere of The December Man  |  | 4:00 PM
Nov 20, 2008 to Dec 7, 2008 |  | Performance Works, Granville Island
|  | Ritu Sidhu
604-254-4055
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|  | Join us at the Vancouver premiere of Colleen Murphy's Governor General Award winning play, The December Man (L’homme de decembre)!
When: November 20- December 7, 2008
Where: Performance Works, Granville Island
The play, which is based on the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique tragedy, brings you into the lives of Kathleen and Benoit, the parents of one of the men ordered out of the classroom. At first the family felt lucky that their son's life was spared, but young Jean's life became unglued as he grappled with the guilt brought on by not intervening.
The December Man (L'homme de decembre), a heart breaking play leaves you speechless, and at the edge of your seat as you witness the aftermath and devastation of how a family tries to, or not to, cope with tragedy.
For tickets:
ticketstonight.ca or
604-684-2787
Students pay what you can at the door. |
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| | November 25 | "Human Rights for Women- Human Rights for All"  | | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Nov 25, 2008 | | Fraserview Hall (Chester Room)
8240 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC | | Lali Pawa
604-760-5727
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| | The “We Can End All Violence against Women” campaign invites you to celebrate the launch of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Violence. |
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| | November 26 | Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogue  | | 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Nov 26, 2008 | | Eaglequest Coyote Creek Golf Club
7778 152nd Street, Surrey, BC | | Regional Dialogue
604-436-6993
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| | Fertile soils, a temperate climate, and access to water make our region’s farmland very productive. However, some of the region’s farmlands are not productively used and there is continued pressure to convert farmland for transportation and urban development. How do we increase actively farmed land and sustain the vitality of our farming industry? Can we improve the local food system? What strategies can we put into place? What is the role of the region? |
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| | November 27 | Sustainability Community Breakfast - The Opportunities for Urban Density  | | 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Nov 27, 2008 | | British Columbia Institute of Technology
555 Seymour Street | | Information Centre Metro Vancouver
604-432-6200
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| | Achieving a livable and sustainable region as Metro Vancouver becomes home to 3.4 million people in the next 30 years will require continuing to create higher density communities. Much attention has been paid to the opportunities for innovation in new kinds of development, and the challenges of community and market acceptance. Where and how should higher density development be located? What can it look like, and what services are necessary to support it? What roles do consumers, communities, planners and developers play in creating higher density communities?
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| Festival of Nativities | | 9:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Nov 27, 2008 to Nov 29, 2008 | | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
5280 Kincaid Street, Burnaby BC | | Julianne Kozak
604-515-1800
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| | Come enjoy the spirit of Christmas with breathtaking nativity displays from around the world. This event is open daily from 10am to 9pm starting November 27th to the 29th. Live musical performances every night from 7:30pm-8:30pm. Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5280 Kincaid Street, Burnaby BC. 604-515-1800
Admission free for all ages. |
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| | November 29 | UBC Botanical Garden Course: Christmas Wreath Making | | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Nov 29, 2008 | | UBC Botanical Garden - Reception Centre
6804 South West Marine Drive, Vancouver | | Nadine Diner
604-822-3928
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| | Guided by the talented and experienced experts Moya Drummond and Judy Newton, you will learn tips and techniques for making your very own natural holiday creation. Participants will leave with their own beautiful and hand-made wreath to decorate their door or as a gift for a friend.
Feel free to bring winter foliage and branches from your yard. Please bring your own pair of secateurs and gardening gloves.
Instructors: Judy Newton and Moya Drummond
Cost: $55 Garden Member and $60 General Public
ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED. PLEASE CONTACT botg@interchange.ubc.ca OR (604) 822-3928. Website www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org
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| Urban Farming  | | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Nov 29, 2008 | | Light House: Sustainable Building Centre
1575 Johnston Street
just East of the Public Market at Granville Island. | | Sustainable Building Centre
604-682-5960
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| | Ward Teulon, Owner/Operator, City Farm Boy
Bio - Ward was raised on a large farm in Saskatchewan. He has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, with a major in Horticulture. He has been a professional Agrologist since 1989, and has over 20 years experience in agriculture and horticulture. He is the owner/operator of City Farm Boy, an organization committed to promoting urban agriculture, farming & gardening as a viable and environmentally positive way to enhance landscapes and lifestyles. City Farm Boy also grows food for the local farmers markets on 14 private backyard gardens, including a large 65 raised bed rooftop garden in downtown Vancouver. |
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| | December 02 | Real-Time & Embedded Computing Conference (RTECC) | | 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Dec 2, 2008 | | Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby
4201 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby V5C 3Y6 | | Sally Bixby
503-274-8005
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| | Complimentary Technical Conference for software and/or hardware application or design engineers developing computer systems or time-critical applications for: industrial control, military/aerospace, consumer electronics, data comm & telephony, process control, embedded appliances and more. Technical Seminar breakouts and Exhibition-Products Showcase |
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| | December 03 | Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogue | | 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Dec 3, 2008 | | Inlet Theatre
100 Newport Drive, Port Moody | | Regional Dialogue
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| | Fertile soils, a temperate climate, and access to water make our region’s farmland very productive. However, some of the region’s farmlands are not productively used and there is continued pressure to convert farmland for transportation and urban development. How do we increase actively farmed land and sustain the vitality of our farming industry? Can we improve the local food system? What strategies can we put into place? What is the role of the region? |
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| | December 07 | Christmas Nature Walk  | | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Dec 7, 2008 | | Burnaby Lake Regional Park
Meet at the Burnaby Lake Nature House, 4519 Piper Avenue, off Winston Street.
| | Burnaby Lake Park Association
604-520-6442
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| | Come on a brisk, guided winter walk
along forest trails to discover wildlife
and birds in the park. Then, return
to the Nature House for delicious
complimentary refreshments. Burnaby
Lake Park Association volunteers will be
on hand to answer questions about the
park’s natural history. You can support
the association by purchasing goodies at
their Christmas bake sale table.
Information: 604-520-6442
or bbylakeparkassn@hotmail.com
Presented by Burnaby Lake Park Association |
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| Santa Comes to Cammidge  | | 5:00 PM
Dec 7, 2008 | | Boundary Bay Regional Park
Look for park entrance signs off Boundary Bay Road, Delta.
| | Metro Vancouver
604-948-9908
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| | Bring your family and a camera to
Cammidge House for a visit with Santa.
Refreshments will be available along
with treats from Santa for the kids.
Information: 604-948-9908
Admission by donation.
Presented by Cammidge House Committee/
Boundary Bay Regional Park Volunteers and local merchants |
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| | December 10 | Sustainability Community Breakfast - Building Community through Culture | | 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Dec 10, 2008 | | British Columbia Institute of Technology
555 Seymour Street | | Information Centre Metro Vancouver
604-432-6200
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| | Hosted by the Metro Vancouver in co-operation with Vancity, will be on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 7:30 to 9:00 am. Once again, the event will be at British Columbia Institute of Technology, 555 Seymour Street in downtown Vancouver. |
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| | December 12 | Annual Wreck Beach Christmas Party Fundraiser | | 1:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Dec 12, 2008 | | Hertiage Hall
Main Street and 15th Avenue, Vancouver | | Judy
604-856-9598
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| | Dance the night away to fabulous Wreck
Beach bands! Enter to win exciting
trips for two. Buy your Christmas gifts
early from a wide selection at the Wreck
Beach store. Refreshing beverages
available. Raffle tickets and admission
tickets sold at the door.
Information: www.wreckbeach.org
For adults
Presented by the Wreck Beach Preservation
Society |
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| | December 17 | MOTHER GOOSE | | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Dec 17, 2008 to Apr 10, 2009 | | Surrey Arts Centre
13750-88th Avenue (Bear Creek Park) | | Ellie King
604-629-8744
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| | “Ellie King’s MOTHER GOOSE” is an extravaganza overflowing with magic, music, merriment and mayhem – a sparkling trip to fairyland that will enthral kids of any age. Not only that, but it’s the most traditional British Panto to be found anywhere this Holiday Season.
Long renowned as BC’s own ‘Queen of Panto’, Ms. King brings many years of theatrical experience to the stage as she masterminds this hilarious production that’s full to the brim with good guys you can cheer and bad guys you can boo; lavish costumes; spectacular sets; silly jokes and fine music.
Her many fans have been bereft of her own particular brand of insanity for the last two years, so they’ll be overjoyed to welcome her and her brilliantly talented team back to the stage with this spectacular production.
Presented by The Royal Canadian Theatre Company this is family fun at its finest.
Benefiting local charities including Surrey Foundation; Surrey Food Bank: Surrey Christmas Bureau: Childcare Worldwide; Soroptimists; Senior Support Services; (Come Share society).
Shows 3pm & 7pm Tickets $14.50 - $24.50
604-501-5566
www.arts.surrey.bc |
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| | January 12 | UBC Botanical Garden Lecture: Going to the Sun in Search of Wildflowers - Glacier National Park, Montana | | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Jan 12, 2009 | | UBC Botanical Garden - Reception Centre
6804 South West Marine Drive, Vancouver | | Nadine Diner
604-822-3928
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| | Images of plant communities and rock formations from Two Dog Flats to Logan Pass and Hidden Lake. A sacred place preserved. Its Canadian sister in peace is Waterton Lakes National Park.
Instructor: Tom Wheeler
Cost: $5.00 Cash At the Door
Please contact 604-822-3928 or botg@interchange.ubc.ca in advance to book a seat.
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